Chapter 61

Look what we got here again everyone! Who excited?

Hope you enjoy this and future chapters to come.

Spoilers from S2E10 are mentioned.

Warning: OOC, random craziness, past dark abuse, many other troubles if mention, cursing, killing, dark themes, sexual interaction and themes, racism mention, stuff children/teen shouldn't do, profanity, self-harm, suicidal moments, cheating, violence, smoking, drugs, alcohol, guns mention, animal death, cringe, bullying, yandere, musical/singing moments and bad flirts.

Error/Moxxie speaking

Voices/Text/Flashback

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A month since Esme left IMP.

IMP now in the red!

I bet those auditors laughing their asses off and mocking them. Waiting with their greedy hands to kick them all out.

Moxxie twitch at the useless stuff that has been bought from another stack of paper. What a great time for Blitz to snap and decided hey maybe I do miss the owl. Maybe my feelings are complicated. Maybe we should have gone slower and tried to be friends first. Two weeks less and still going.

Terrific!

Spectacular!

Those stages of breakup are crap!

Fuck, they need Rattles ass back here soon. Or would it be better it actually them dealing with Blitz instead of Striker?

"Moxxie!" Blitz kicks the door down.

Never mind. Blitz seemed to be back like himself again.

"It was unlocked." Well, it looks like he got out of the mood. Fingers crossed.

"Doesn't matter. Will just steal the neighbor materials to fix it. Listen my freckle dork you." Spin the chair around, lean down to wrap an arm around them. "You, Loona are in charge until we come back!"

"Come back from what?"

"We going to go fuck some ghost!"

"No, were not fucking any ghost!" Millie yells from the other side of the door.

"We have ghost?"

"See Mox get where I'm coming from Millie!" Blitz gives a one hug a bit too tightly that earn a glare. "Hey, hey save the bedroom eyes for the well bedroom."

"B stop it! No, Mox probably someone pretending to be a ghost."

Wouldn't mind hunting down and terminating a ghost Grillo. Just like this paperwork!

Moxxie has been drinking their personal stash of Bangtail a little too much this past week. Or it could be the slight, tiny, irritation not getting to spend time with Striker. Or it could also be ANOTHER ORDER OF USELESS HORSE PLATES!

Maybe I can buy these off from Blitz to be used as flying disk to shoot? Get some money back after all.

"We're going to head over to take care of it. It may take a while so hold the fort fluffy brains. Ruffle their heads.

"Fine. Whatever. Got the client detail?"

"We sure did and it's in my office to go file. I can finally use my ghost hunting supplies I bought!" Hold the box up high in the sky.

"Who money you used?"

"The receipts in there! Damn Moxxie I'm not paying you to be lazy around. BRB!" Blitz was already out of the room and closed the door in time before the dagger could get them. Got the wood of the door instead. "Come along Millie! Loona come help your old man spray paint the van. We're going to make this legit.

Blast it!

Grit their teeth as Moxxie storm over to grab the dagger off the door. Bring it back inside their coat. Turn back around to look at the boxes of paperwork and items.

So, tempting to summon a blaster to obliterate it all. But then then a new hole would be made and they don't want to clean that up. One thing after another.

It is only the fourth day of the week too. That's how long they have been here since the start. You know who was the one who called them to swing by to look at this mess.

Loona.

Along with a long threat to not say shit it was her. Won't say anything. Just will go have quick hi, see how it going and offer some help since they got nothing plan.

Know, what happened?

Blitz shoving them in a meeting room. Told them to not bothered them while he in his office to catch up on some work. That he so 'happy' their teammate back! Along with another threat to not bothered them in their room.

Total bullshit.

At least out of the dump and seem to be back to himself. Or could be façade. Don't know. What they do know someone needs to stop letting Blitz open useless accounts.

Right now, an hour later after those two lefts, they were going through piles of paper, receipts, or some order. The imp clutches their hair as their eyes scan everything. If only they had their pair of glasses and threw them to the table. Maybe the can sneakily grabbed them before.

"Um fat ass?"

Moxxie neck snap and gave Loona a side eye look. "What."

The hellhound stared at them. Hair a mess, heavy eye bags and smell of fire wood. Loona was told to stay last night to keep burning owls. Blitz stayed too to keep 'watch'. Moxxie stayed like the rest of the other days. So, really didn't notice them hear besides the smell of fire and the tv noises.

At that moment I felt like entering a realm and should just turn around to walk away. Which she going to ignore since this is Moxxie. Just will easy the question. "You...Um we got Wacky Owls now?"

"You kidding me." Given the paperwork. Scan it quickly as they gritted their teeth. "This should be the last junk."

"If not genius."

"Well then IMP past bankruptcy. The auditors getting high off their ass cheeks with disgusting expensive ass champaign. Happy for the day IMP fall to spite me."

"Huh?"

"Let' s just say I'm reminding myself why I despised this junk." Rub their eyes. Good distraction. That's right go back to a pleasant thinking, less sass, direction. Spend enough energy on this. "This is a mess. Why did Esme have to go? I would have paid her myself to stay if it meant keeping an eye on Blitz."

"Dude?"

"I get it better opportunities. I just." Shove the papers forward. Got to take a little break to let their eyes rest. They have even been staying over at IMP for two nights now. Only maybe portal handful a times to grab a few things to have here as it taking longer. "I thought I got through Blitz head with the spending. Then he does this irresponsible move."

"Can I be paid to listen to your complaints?"

"I bet you $50 souls you can't complete burning the rest of those boxes of owls." Tail pointed at another box of stuffed owls.

"I bet if you gave the other out there $50 each would gladly do this."

"Or think I'm paying them for something else."

Moxxie was little surprised to see the Flamingo crew here. Like they were never gone at all. Millie gave them the run down about some last-minute work in the recording booth from what they heard. Then back on the road again. Talks may be coming back here to work again.

Look like they were all doing good.

Blitz and Verosika avoid the other as much as possible. Yet, whenever the two were in the room. Wouldn't say less tension just avoiding the other like they're not there.

Along with learn when the Flamingo posey saw them again. Memory on loop to remember to not touch them. Not like they talk with them too much this week. The rare times when getting out of the office to go to the kitchen. Small head nods, but nothing big besides a small wave to like Tex. Until one of them, the incubus was brave to talk with them. It was Josh. The one who almost got torn to pieces when they touch Moxxie. Plus, one succubus gals who were a couple. It wasn't bad talk so to say.

"You look happier?"

Blink at them. Glance at his hands and took a small sip of their drink from a container they brought along. "Congrats."

"Huh?"

Moxxie tail points at the hand.

"Oh. OH! Thanks!" Josh smiled big with his wings flapping. He was wearing a gold band.

"Careful Josh you don't look cool at the moment." Coco snorted as her arms crossed. Felt her girlfriend giggle by her side.

"Come on let him show sweetie boy side." Apple grinned as Josh gave her, and the other, a stink eye.

"You both make me sick." Josh glared at the two.

"Good. Puke green your color."

"The one with the Ace tattoo."

"Huh?"

"Your fiancé. The one with the Ace Tattoo." Moxxie repeated.

"That's the one and his name."

"Ace Tattoo his full name?"

"No, but hey not a bad stripper name."

"Sound better for a drink."

"You said I look happier?" Took a sip of their drink they left in the fridge. I'm going to bring the whole bottle with them. "Care to elaborate?"

All they have been feeling is wanting to band paper work. Oh. Let's see about ink too. Paint. Could they get away with paint?

"Yeah. So, that means you must be with someone or get yourself a good lay-OUCH! Hey watch it!" Josh rubs his arm at the look Coco sent him.

"Really Josh?"

"What? I'm just saying! There not as tense. Not shooting us a look to back off. Not even scooting away being close. See!" Motion the distance and the whole room. "They would be standing close by the door and not corner. The scarf loosen up to see their mouth better. So, must be something positive."

Tilt their head. "Huh you got good observation skills."

"Well, I can't just be a hot face. Got have some skills for the job." Wink and grinned big. "So, am I right?"

"Hmm halfway mark but sure."

"Oh! Oh! OH! Pick me! Let me answer!

Both look at Apple and look at Coco as she sighs. Motion her arms towards her girlfriend. Moxxie point at Apple. "What am I picking you for?"

"Who you have been banging? It must be your boss!"

"No, ex-boss and only here to help out." Took a sip of their drink as she gaped.

"I thought I was close."

"Well, you're wrong." Only has been very vocal and driving Striker nerves up the roof about it. At least it seems to calm down because Blitz seems to be having a mid-life crisis expedition.

"The cute brute. Millie?"

"That got to be it! Even before you two always together."

"We're called Team M&M."

"Nope."

"Shit. Um."

"Vortex buddy and you're on and off boss kid."

"No." Raise an eyebrow.

"But. But."

"Great you broke her."

Moxxie snorted but soon took their phone out, a few swipes and showed the three. "This is my partner."

They surrounded the phone like a hungry bunch.

"Wow got yourself a real hottie!"

"That one smug smirk I ever saw. He putting your man in shame Josh."

"Hush up! Okay. Look be real with me. How much do we have to try to get you both to do a double date with us?"

"You going to try to convince us in a foursome?"

"...Maybe."

"Pass."

"Why not?"

"How about us?"

"Hey!"

"What? He hot. This one is adorable. We got to give it a shot."

"I will decline on that. Really has nothing to do with yall physically. I find you all attractive but I only feel comfortable with Rattles."

"Come on!"

"Hey can always try again."

"Plus, Rattles would rip your hands off before he let anyone touch me. I would too not be wanting any of you to touch them."

"..."

"..."

"...."

"So, I hear a 10% maybe?"

"Say you want to try my drink? There alcohol."

"Why didn't you say so!"

"Not a date but hey sure."

"What you got for us small fry?"

"Whisky."

It was the first for the three to try Bangtail Whiskey. One of which Moxxie has personal made too. The three got hit hard.

A point from them.

Double points as their pride went down when they learn Rat has no problem drinking it. Well, at least the other brand. Moxxie sure those rodents would have died from their own.

Okay. Maybe. Just maybe they have loosened up a bit. Nothing to crazy. Still on guard that never leaves.

"But hey. Go ahead and announce it to them for extra."

"I'm the one who is being punished for not getting paid. They got enough money to not worry about." Loona growled out in irritation.

Yes, Moxxie aware about that too. Millie is really trying to not bring it up again like from the last talk. Try her best to give Blitz excuses but the twitches were a small show it was catching up to her. Sure, she has been giving him space. Yet, there is a limit. Plus, not being paid seems to be getting at her. Try to give her money but she wants to use their money. She didn't want them to be broke with a lot of things being high of late. Try to tell her it doesn't bother them but she won't take it.

Loona message just push it for Moxxie to get to IMP. She was tired from burning so much crap away. The learn he order 200 taxidermy owls would be arriving. To just burn it all.

It was enough.

At least Moxxie able to stop the payments for anything else arrive. It still wasn't pretty and couldn't stop the rest of the orders on the way.

"Well, tell that to your parent."

"I have tried but he being. Gah. You know what I mean. All weirdo, depressed and disgusting ice cream toppings. Plus, he has been watching that cringy ghost hunter slut. I had to decline five clients when you weren't here."

"No, I couldn't tell." Could hear it through the walls. The acting was horrid from whatever that is. Probably only able to pass since the chick got a good a voice. Or in Blitz case a hottie.

Loona was quiet as she leaned against the door. She shut her eyes for a bit. "Be real with me. Are we going to get out this?"

A weary sigh could be heard. "This is really bad. Only reason before able to just get it in time even with very close calls. Possibly lose the space. What happen to the extra stash of money?"

"I don't know he could spend it. What about the pensions?"

"He spent that on horse plates." Point at the boxes of horse face plates. Can hear her groan. "Any possible sponsors?"

"You're kidding, right?" Sees them turn to look at her. "Fine I did check online. We got nothing. Besides complaints lately!"

"What about his thing with his Bettle friend and his boyfriend? Aren't they like one."

"I mean could go to them but he made it clear rather not to. Already doing enough for our asses to have one of the gems."

"So, a big hell no from Blitz even if the business may flomp?"

"Yep."

"Great. Just so darn great." They threw their arms in the air. At least somebody finally answered the questions. Heard a growl sound from behind "Hungry?"

"What you think dumbass?"

"I'll order us some pizza and drinks."

Loona raised an eyebrow. "Your murderous boyfriend must have been spoiling you?"

"I'll have you know I do get my own money."

"Right your work. How whatever that doing?"

"Livable."

This was really, really odd for the two of them. Don't get them wrong, it's not like the two of them have been alone before with them. It just has been a while.

It odd.

"You sure you good?"

"Want you mean? My job?"

"I don't care what you do."

"You just. You know what? Nope." Not going to deal with that at the moment. Both of them not in a good spot to function right now. "Just say whatever popping out."

"It's just. Gah this sounds so lame. You know how Blitz and Millie get along."

"Yeah, best friends Blitz would call each other. In and out of work."

Those two really have grown a strong friendship. In a way like how they and Blitz have a questionable, headache, if sweet moments, induced friendship.

"It's just the two of us were ever never eye to eye? Or this nice?" Gosh she really feels so out of her bounds with this.

Glance at her wondering what this got to do with...Wait.

Esme.

Right. She and Loona really did get along. Still do from what they heard and the random post check. But she doesn't work with IMP anyone. Which makes Loona alone at work.

Alone in a way like Octavia in a different situation.

"Well, I must be getting to your pup. Has my presence these past days been that eerie and awkward? Or deep down happy to see me again?"

"I get it you're a smartass." She growled as the imp could be heard snorting on the other side. "Also hell no don't want your face here that long."

Wow she really must be that tried to go further into this. These past few days show it. But this situation has been a problem longer. Honestly surprised them a bit but at least her bite came back. At the moment though maybe can bring it down a notch. "Loona are you...tired?"

"No, shit I am. The drinks didn't even help out."

Whelp at least they know what happened to their drink.

"How about we do this." Get out and stretched. "I'm going to order the pizza and pick it up. You stay here to nap."

"Wow no lazy comment today?"

"Wow losing your lack of bite. You really do need some shut eye." Blitz what you been doing in that apartment to not let her get some rest? Besides also keeping her to burn things.

"You're lucky I just don't want to deal with any bullshit than what we currently have. Gah! Where are these things coming from?" Spot another box of owls just staring at her in the corner.

"A box."

"No? You think!" Loona swipes the box to go toss it in the fire. "Also tells them they better put the extra meat on the meat lover! If they don't cap their ass!"

"Go take a nap Pup."

"Stop calling me that!"

"Perrita."

"I know what that means you ass wipe!"

Good. Still got some bite back.

"Yeah...Wait. I see them."

"You sure that them?"

"That's the one?"

"Well, what we do?"

"What you think going to follow them of course"

"Shouldn't we call the boss?"

"Will call the boss when we get them. Drive slower."

"This is so creepy and weird."

"Really? Mister who would follow their ex in their car because they couldn't handle the word no."

"At least it was at night and not in daylight."

"Excuses now drive!"

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Done!

What do you all think so far?

What is going to happen next?

Will IMP be okay or may other problems occur?

Moxxie a little tense if you can tell from the beginning. Yet, slowly calm down.

Loona and Moxxie interaction to a degree. Yes, Loona the one who text them to come over and over assistance. Never will admit help.

Yes, the rats have drank the whiskey.

Any questions?

Until next time.

Bye, bye!